The delivery of information and entertainment to the masses or large numbers of people

1444- Printing Press All forms of first mass media were in print form until… Broadcasting: Radio and Television revolutionized how people received their information and entertainment until… Digital: the Internet

Books, Newspaper, Television, Radio, Video Games, Movies, Internet. Small groups receiving information or entertainment is just media.

Manifest: Deliver information and entertainment Latent: Spread bias, influence, and to sell. Conflict Views: Controlled by the elite to maintain elitist views and stereotypes.

Hypodermic Syringe Model: Mass Media injects violence, sex, and crime into society which desensitizes the American people.

Body Image Feminine Trivialized: Male Gaze Housewife/Mother Devastated/Damsel in Distress Sex Object

Masculine/Macho Joker, Jock, Strong-Silent Type, Big Shot, Hero

Homosexual Types and or Roles As a joke or comedy Abnormal

With sympathy Only popular or heroic if they overcome their disability. Portrayed weak or abnormal.

Stereotypes Criminal or villain Negative Subtle Prejudice “Die First”

Old people are grouchy or wise. Parents/Teachers on kid shows are portrayed as dumb and/or oblivious. Old is negative Only young is attractive

Rich People are jerks or evil. Money is evil. Poor people are weak or inept. Sympathy for the poor. Always conflict between rich and poor.